1989 Porsche 911 3.2L Petrol · G838 BPV
1989 Porsche 911 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 81,723 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G838 BPV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 81,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G838 BPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Porsche 911 (G838 BPV) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
G838 BPV Mileage History
- 11/09/202381,263 mi
- 04/10/202381,300 mi+37 mi
- 03/10/202481,459 mi+159 mi
- 28/10/202681,723 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 147 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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